Long/Short Equity

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Definition of 'Long/Short Equity'

A hedge fund strategy that involves buying certain stocks long and selling others short. There usually isn't a restriction on the country that the stocks trade in either.
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Investopedia explains 'Long/Short Equity'

This type of hedge fund basically has free reign to buy or sell what it likes. A long/short equity hedge fund is usually considered to be higher risk.
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'Long/Short Equity'

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